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Junior Achievement

Boundless Futures through Education

Junior Achievement in Southwest Missouri is a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people for success

How you can get started

Junior Achievement in Southwest Missouri provides several ways that you can get involved whether you're someone looking to volunteer, part of a district or school looking for educational materials, or part of a business looking to help us expand the reach of our mission.

Volunteers

In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.

Volunteers, begin here

Schools and Parents

Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.

Schools and Parents, begin here

Partners

Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.

Partners, begin here

Junior Achievement in Southwest Missouri Spotlight

An alumni volunteer with 2 students

Calling all JA Alumni!

Did JA make a difference in your life? Is there a story you want to share about how a JA mentor helped positively influence your life or career? Do you want to re-connect with JA and others who had "the JA experience?"

Learn about JA Alumni
A male volunteer works with three Junior Achievement students using technology.

Tell us your JA Story!

We want to hear about your Junior Achievement experience.

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Tell us your JA Story!
View the details for SW Missouri Golf 2025

SW Missouri Golf 2025

  Where: Fremont Hills Country Club
 When: Monday, August 11, 2025 8:00 AM

Come join us for a fun day of golf and networking on the beautiful Fremont Hills Golf Course!

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SW Missouri Golf 2025
View the details for JAWV Business Hall of Fame 2025

JAWV Business Hall of Fame 2025

  Where: Vigo County History Center
 When: Thursday, May 15, 2025 5:30 PM

Join us to celebrate Junior Achievement serving students throughout the Wabash Valley for the past 60 years!

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JAWV Business Hall of Fame 2025
2955
Students Reached Locally
2023-2024
136
Classes Locally
2023-2024
41
Volunteers Locally
2023-2024
25
Schools Reached Locally
2023-2024

Select a button below to see how you or your organization can get involved with Junior Achievement in Southwest Missouri.

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